Ready to hit the hiking trail? |
How about you just carry me? |
Kristina bums another ride, from Daddy |
We made it to the rock wall |
Simon's pic: family at the mountaintop campfire |
The boys |
Maria's initiation into the playhouse club |
Meeting up with the gang at Torchy's |
E&E arrive in time to dominate shuffleboard |
The humble challengers |
Raising a toast to Tommy Lane |
Emily's amazing robin-hood dart shot |
It's always a party in Noxen |
We heard a rumor they are digging holes in Hubble Field |
Looks like the rumor was true |
Eric in action |
Excavator lessons |
Already a pro |
By dark, it's a nice-sized hole |
A nice campfire at home |
The guys relax |
Throw another tube on the fire |
Watching flying "emperors" (embers) with Simon |
The tube turns into a blowtorch! |
Eric fans the flames |
Verge of collapse |
Fireworks |
Proud of his accomplishment |
Breakfast crew |
Aunt Emmy learns train skills from a pro |
Another trek on Lane Mountain |
?? (We love him anyway.) |
Hiking team |
Simon's not so good at shoulder rides |
Kristina finally decides to walk on her own! |
On the trail |
Q: Will sheet ice break over Eric's head? A: Yes. |
Revived by his ice concussion, Eric throws a snow-fastball in Race's Field |
Kristina enjoys the warm sunshine |
How to carry 3 kids while hiking |
Happy hikers |
Matt ready for more digging |
The kids survey the work project |
Matt explains their responsibilities as part of the crew |
Getting right to work on the excavator |
All hands on deck |
Kristina decides to joyride in the golf cart instead |
She hikes to a waterfall |
Peaceful contemplation |
"Stevie" is really kickin' as 2011 approaches! |
(Can anyone explain this photo?) |
Watching the pinball wizard |
Who forgot the cream in my coffee? |
Just kidding. I only drink milk. |
"Show them your good side." |
Hmm, bulldozer or excavator. How will I decide? |
Simon opts for the excavator. |
Practicing at the controls |
Kristina takes a turn |
Hike to the creek |
Simon tosses a (large) rock into the creek |
Ice still pretty thick, despite warmer weather |
Ice walking |
One last hurrah before the ice-rink melts |
Be warned: I'm coming back next year! |